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Mapping Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) in sheep. III. QTL for carcass composition traits derived from CT scans and aligned with a meta-assembly for sheep and cattle carcass QTL.
Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE - 16 Sept 2010
Cavanagh Colin R, Jonas Elisabeth, Hobbs Matthew, Thomson Peter C, Tammen Imke, Raadsma Herman W
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An (Awassi × Merino) × Merino single-sire backcross family with 165 male offspring was used to map quantitative trait loci (QTL) for body composition traits on a framework map of 189 microsatellite loci across all autosomes. Two cohorts were created from the experimental progeny to represent alternative maturity classes for body composition assessment. Animals were raised under paddock conditions prior to...
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